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C5 DWE

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,532 mi
Last recorded175,532 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 175,532 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 172,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 156,832 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,831 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 155,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 153,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 153,700 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 151,064 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear discs inner faces poor

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,945 miles

front discs badly worn and pads getting low

hand brake pulls high

osf brake fluctuating on brake roller test

strong advise- nsf tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall, worn bald on edges and 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2016 135,943 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs badly worn and pads getting low

hand brake pulls high

osf brake fluctuating on brake roller test

strong advise- nsf tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall, worn bald on edges and 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,059 miles

front brakes fluctuating on brake test

front discs worn

nsf tyre 3mm

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2015 119,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brakes fluctuating on brake test

front discs worn

nsf tyre 3mm

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,468 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,367 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 93,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,987 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre feathered and worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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C5 DWE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 DWE registered?

C5 DWE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is C5 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 DWE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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